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One Turn followed this story across 2 editions, from Naha, Okinawa, Japan on October 21, 2026. Newest first.
Taiwan is regularly struck by typhoons between summer and autumn. Authorities often close schools and offices as a precaution.
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Typhoon Champi swept past Taiwan on Friday, killing one person swept away by waves on Liuqiu island and injuring 94. Schools and offices were closed and hundreds of flights cancelled as authorities warned of destructive winds.
Why it matters: The shutdown disrupted travel and business in a major hub for global chip manufacturing.
Sources: BBC News, Euronews, CBC News · See it on the globe
The Japan Meteorological Agency said Super Typhoon Champi, the year's 30th named storm, could bring winds of up to 216 km/h as it tracks toward Okinawa. Japan is still recovering from Typhoon Dujuan, which killed 10 people in Chiba last month.
Why it matters: The storm threatens Okinawa's population and US military bases on the island.
Sources: Japan Times · See it on the globe